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    Concursante (en. Contestant)

    /kon.kurˈsante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who enters a contest in order to compete for a prize or recognition.
    The contestant demonstrated great talent in their performance.
    El concursante demostró gran talento en su actuación.
    Competitor in an event or test.
    Contestants must follow the rules set by the jury.
    Los concursantes deben seguir las reglas establecidas por el jurado.
    A person who aims to win in a competition.
    The contestant presented their innovative project to the panel of judges.
    El concursante presentó su proyecto innovador al panel de jueces.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'concursans', which is the present participle of 'concurrere', meaning 'to run together' or 'to compete'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Star contestant
    A participant who stands out for their skill or talent in the contest.
    concursante estrella
    To be a strong contestant
    To have good chances of winning in a competition.
    ser un concursante fuerte
    The anonymous contestant
    A participant whose identity is unknown or has not been revealed.
    el concursante anónimo

    Related Words

    Contest
    Competition in which one or more contestants are presented.
    concurso
    Competition
    Test or event where the skills of the contestants are evaluated.
    competencia
    Jury
    Group of people who evaluate and determine the winner in a contest.
    jurado

    Slang Meanings

    A contestant with a lot of confidence.
    That guy is a very self-assured contestant.
    Ese tipo es un concursante muy seguro de sí mismo.
    Contestant who uses clever tactics to win.
    She is a very cunning contestant; she always has a trick up her sleeve.
    Ella es una concursante muy astuta, siempre tiene un truco bajo la manga.